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The perks of living in a large city — a Dunkin Donuts almost always in sight, for instance — are numerous, but it also means endless pavement and concrete slabs. Thankfully you can trade in the urban jungle for some real wildlife, and it may be closer than you think. The greater Boston area has dozens of destinations accessible by the MBTA.

Use the T map or check out our ideas for fun in the sun now that the weather is warming up.